This morning, a convoy of several vehicles of the Eivissa Club 4×4 has undertaken its journey to the areas most affected by the devastating DANA in Valencia, carrying with them not only essential goods, but also the hope and support of all the neighbors of Sant Joan. The convoy has counted with the outstanding presence of the Chief of Police of Sant Joan, Marcos Marí Escandell, accompanied by another police officer, as well as with the personal participation of the Mayoress of Sant Joan, Tania Marí. Loaded with basic necessities such as water, diapers, milk and canned food, it heads to the most affected areas, where the devastation has left thousands of families in extreme situations and the dead already number in the hundreds. In addition to the supply of food and basic material, the Eivissa Club 4×4 has equipped its vehicles with essential tools to assist in the clean-up and rescue work. Among the material transported are shovels, gloves, brooms, raincoats, water boots, a generator, a water pump and hoses. “Above all, we are very eager to help,” says one of the Club members, underlining the spirit of solidarity that animates this expedition.
The mobilization of Sant Joan does not stop here. The social fabric of the municipality is more active than ever. The City Council, in collaboration with parents associations and local schools, has organized a campaign to collect material and non-perishable food. All citizens who wish to collaborate can deliver their donations from 09:00h to 14:00h in points enabled as the Town Hall of Sant Joan, CEIP Labritja, CEIP Torres de Balàfia and the ‘escoleta’ of Benirràs. This morning, a Civil Protection volunteer, Vicent Marí ‘Serra‘, has been collaborating personally and organizing the collection. All the food and material will be transported by a truck that the company of Sant Miquel, Mr. Chippy, in collaboration with Baleària, has generously made available to the City Council to carry out the transfer. Also from the flea market organized by the City Council on Sundays in Sant Joan was made yesterday a collection of products and material that is already on its way to Valencia. “At times like this, the solidarity of our people is our greatest strength,” said Mayor Tania Marí. “Every little effort counts, and together we can make a significant difference for those who need it most in these difficult times.”
